Burn ABLS – ADVANCED BURN LIFE
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The nurse is teaching a group of nursing students about
types of burns, which example would a nurse provide for a
chemical burn?
burns caused by gasoline
The nurse is teaching a community group about at-home
burn prevention strategies, which statement made by
someone in the group indicates that the teaching was
successful?
smoke alarm batteries should be changed every 6 months
Which assessment finding would the nurse anticipate when
caring for a patient diagnosed with a full-thickness burn?
dry, leathery skin
The nurse is teaching a patient with partial thickness burns
about the care considerations for managing the burns, which
statement made by the patient indicates successful
teaching?
"I should apply a Bacitracin ointment and cover with a non
adherent bandage."
The emergency room nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed
with a forearm burn who states, "The pot of water on my
stove boiled over and spilled onto my arm," which type of
burn injury would the nurse document?
thermal
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,The nurse is teaching about care considerations for patines
with the type of burn in this image, which statement by the
patient indicates successful teaching?
"I need to make sure I drink a lot of water to rehydrate."
Which statement about deep partial thickness burns is
correct?
It may cause pain in various areas with decreased sensation.
While assessing an injured patient's condition. the nurse
suspects that the patient has inhalation injury, which clinical
finding is likely responsible for the nurse's suspicion?
-facial burns
-singed facial hair
-carbon in the sputum
What characteristic of older adults would make it more
difficult to effectively treat a burn injury?
decreased immune system
A patient was admitted to the hospital with superficial burns.
Which clinical manifestation is likely to be observed in the
patient?
-mild erythema
-hypersensitivity
A patient has a superficial partial-thickness burn, which
healing period would the nurse expect for this kind of burn?
7 to 14 days with no scarring
Which clinical manifestation in a patient with a burn injury
likely indicates compartment syndrome?
-numbness
-weak pulse
-pain with flexion
Which abnormal laboratory finding would the nurse
anticipate experiencing the early stages of burn shock after
an electrical burn?
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, increased hemoglobin
The student nurse is learning about burns, which statement
is true regarding radiation burns?
sunburn is the most common type of radiation burn observed in
healthcare settings
Examples of chemical burns
burns caused by gasoline, bleach, and hydrofluoric acid
Examples of thermal burns
burns caused by cooking accidents, car fires, and house fires
Examples of radiation burns
burns caused by ionizing radiation or nuclear accidents
Examples of electrical burns
burns caused by electricity traveling through the body, such as
those from overhead power lines
Test Taking Tip!
If the question stem is talking about chemical burns
look for an answer that contains a chemical!
Smoke alarms should be checked monthly and batteries
changed every six months unless
they are hardwired into the home or have a 10 year lithium battery
Pot handles should be turned inward when cooking on the
stove to prevent
accidental burns, especially when children are around
The water heater should not be set above
120 degrees Fahrenheit
Carbon monoxide detectors should be installed and
maintained on each level of the home to prevent
inhalational injury due to carbon monoxide
Mild erythema is noted with
superficial burns
Severe pain is noted with superficial partial thickness burns
because
#$%&()(*^%$#@#%^&*(^%$#@#$
SUPPORT Exam 3 Questions and
Verified Answers Detailed Answers
Latest Graded A+
The nurse is teaching a group of nursing students about
types of burns, which example would a nurse provide for a
chemical burn?
burns caused by gasoline
The nurse is teaching a community group about at-home
burn prevention strategies, which statement made by
someone in the group indicates that the teaching was
successful?
smoke alarm batteries should be changed every 6 months
Which assessment finding would the nurse anticipate when
caring for a patient diagnosed with a full-thickness burn?
dry, leathery skin
The nurse is teaching a patient with partial thickness burns
about the care considerations for managing the burns, which
statement made by the patient indicates successful
teaching?
"I should apply a Bacitracin ointment and cover with a non
adherent bandage."
The emergency room nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed
with a forearm burn who states, "The pot of water on my
stove boiled over and spilled onto my arm," which type of
burn injury would the nurse document?
thermal
#$%&()(*^%$#@#%^&*(^%$#@#$
,The nurse is teaching about care considerations for patines
with the type of burn in this image, which statement by the
patient indicates successful teaching?
"I need to make sure I drink a lot of water to rehydrate."
Which statement about deep partial thickness burns is
correct?
It may cause pain in various areas with decreased sensation.
While assessing an injured patient's condition. the nurse
suspects that the patient has inhalation injury, which clinical
finding is likely responsible for the nurse's suspicion?
-facial burns
-singed facial hair
-carbon in the sputum
What characteristic of older adults would make it more
difficult to effectively treat a burn injury?
decreased immune system
A patient was admitted to the hospital with superficial burns.
Which clinical manifestation is likely to be observed in the
patient?
-mild erythema
-hypersensitivity
A patient has a superficial partial-thickness burn, which
healing period would the nurse expect for this kind of burn?
7 to 14 days with no scarring
Which clinical manifestation in a patient with a burn injury
likely indicates compartment syndrome?
-numbness
-weak pulse
-pain with flexion
Which abnormal laboratory finding would the nurse
anticipate experiencing the early stages of burn shock after
an electrical burn?
#$%&()(*^%$#@#%^&*(^%$#@#$
, increased hemoglobin
The student nurse is learning about burns, which statement
is true regarding radiation burns?
sunburn is the most common type of radiation burn observed in
healthcare settings
Examples of chemical burns
burns caused by gasoline, bleach, and hydrofluoric acid
Examples of thermal burns
burns caused by cooking accidents, car fires, and house fires
Examples of radiation burns
burns caused by ionizing radiation or nuclear accidents
Examples of electrical burns
burns caused by electricity traveling through the body, such as
those from overhead power lines
Test Taking Tip!
If the question stem is talking about chemical burns
look for an answer that contains a chemical!
Smoke alarms should be checked monthly and batteries
changed every six months unless
they are hardwired into the home or have a 10 year lithium battery
Pot handles should be turned inward when cooking on the
stove to prevent
accidental burns, especially when children are around
The water heater should not be set above
120 degrees Fahrenheit
Carbon monoxide detectors should be installed and
maintained on each level of the home to prevent
inhalational injury due to carbon monoxide
Mild erythema is noted with
superficial burns
Severe pain is noted with superficial partial thickness burns
because
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